Khamsin and Simoom

Khamsin noun - An oppressively hot southerly wind from the Sahara that blows across Egypt in the spring.

Simoom and khamsin are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Simoom" instead a noun "Khamsin".

Simoom noun - A violent hot sand-laden wind on the deserts of Arabia and North Africa.

Khamsin and simoom are semantically related. You can use "Khamsin" instead a noun "Simoom".